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The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
The student news site of Patchogue-Medford High School

The Red & Black
Justin Valverde

Justin Valverde, Staff Reporter & Co-Anchor

Gr. 12
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."  ~Mahatma Gandhi
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Alex Torres gives two thumbs to Cornell!

Emily poses in her Sacred Heart tee for Raider Decision Day!

The Class of 2018 Top Ten ranked students gathered together to celebrate their accomplishment.

Pass On What You Have Learned

Aaron Boothe and Justin Valverde
May 9, 2018
Last minute advice on exam season from an AP student.

[Photo] AP Exams: The Secret Sixth Step to a Five

Michael Alduino, Editor in Chief
May 6, 2018
NBA playoffs first round is over and they're moving on to round two. Find stats and predictions on the Red & Black!

First Round Recap of the NBA Playoffs

Justin Valverde, Staff Reporter & Co-Anchor
May 2, 2018
Who will be named NBA's Rookie of the Year?

The 2017-18 NBA Rookie of The Year Is….

Justin Valverde, Staff Reporter & Co-Anchor
April 13, 2018
First Impression of XXXTentacion's New Album "?"

First Impression of XXXTentacion’s New Album “?”

Justin Valverde, Staff Reporter & Co-Anchor
March 21, 2018
Chris Vacarro came to Mrs. Sullivan's journalism class last week to share his experiences and insights into the world of modern journalism.

A Pundit and a Journalist Walk Into a Class…

Justin Valverde, Staff Reporter & Co-Anchor
March 20, 2018
Statue of Julius Caesar

ON THIS DAY: Ides of March

Justin Valverde, Co-Anchor & Reporter
March 14, 2018
OTD: Oreo Day - milk's favorite cookie

ON THIS DAY: National Oreo Day

Justin Valverde, Co-Anchor & Reporter
March 5, 2018
The Charge on Grocery Bags and Why It’s Deeper Than 5 Cents

The Charge on Grocery Bags and Why It’s Deeper Than 5 Cents

Justin Valverde, Gianna Gordon, and Luke Gruber
February 15, 2018
Coach Dortonne talks to the team before practice.

Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity “Ballers” Ready to Cash Out

Justin Valverde, Co-Anchor & Reporter
December 4, 2017
Coach Dortonne talks to the team before practice.

[Photo] Raiders' Basketball: The Best Is Yet to Come

January 19, 2018

YES

Justin Valverde, Assistant Co-Editor
May 24, 2017
Irma Valverde, PMHS Class of 2014 president, was recently voted in to office as UCONN's newest student body president.

Future Hall of Famer: Irma Valverde

Justin Valverde, Co-Assistant Editor
April 24, 2017
James Harden, left, and Russell Westbrook, pictured right.

Your 2017 MVPs are…. James Harden and Russell Westbrook?

Justin Valverde, Assistant Editor
March 29, 2017
Ronda Rousey loses UFC title after an upsetting 34 second knockout.

Throwback Thursday: Women’s UFC

Justin Valverde, Assistant Editor
January 19, 2017
Photo permission via Flickr Creative Commons

Throwback Thursday Sports: The Underdogs

Justin Valverde, Assistant Editor
January 11, 2017
Wilt 'The Stilt" Chamberlain, 1967, Philadelphia, PA., 1967

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Player Profiles

Justin Valverde, Staff Writer - Sports
December 22, 2016
How important is health and fitness to you?

How Important is Health & Fitness to You?

Justin Valverde, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
US Army Veteran salutes the colors.

Six Things You Can Do To Honor Veterans

Justin Valverde, Staff Writer - Sports
November 11, 2016
PMHS Senior rower Lauren Sanchez

Success is Only a Few Strokes Away

Matt Correa and Justin Valverde
October 25, 2016
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